Today an impulsive mood can inspire you to engage in behaviors you might otherwise consider unwise or unhealthy. This may be because you are looking for a quick and easy mood booster without considering either the source of your low countenance or the ramifications of your actions. If you examine the motives pressing you to take such a liberal view of your impulses, you may discover that what at first felt like a simple desire to make sudden decisions is actually a reflection of a deeper emotional need. You may thus be able to satisfy yourself thoughtfully today, without resorting to impetuous or otherwise ill-advised behavior.

Recognizing our patterns of compulsive behavior is the first step in learning to suppress them. There are many reasons we feel an overwhelming urge to follow a specific course of action even when we know it to be unhealthy or unwise. Self-examination helps us understand why our emotions are so strongly in favor of a certain behavior and thus allows us to more thoroughly examine our motives. The more we know about our practical and fantastical impulses, the better equipped we are to address them concisely. As we learn to recognize discernable patterns in our behavior, we can anticipate those times we are most apt to be impulsive and address our desires accordingly. Your response to the whims you entertain will be a thoughtful one today when you choose to consider each new urge within the larger context of your values.

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